Water for Sand Branch Coalition

PRESS

The Continuing Fight for Water in Sandbranch
The historic freedmen’s town has never had running water and its well was contaminated decades ago. Even as the push to establish the necessary infrastructure has been renewed, initiatives remain in-progress. -By Sam Judy for The Dallas Weekly, October 16, 2023

New Effort to Get Running Water in Dallas Freeman’s Town of Sand Branch
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett confirm they are involved. -By Ken Kalthoff for NBC DWF, April 28, 2023

Curious Dallas: Why Doesn’t Sandbranch Have Water
Reader Joanna Symmonds was shocked to learn that there was a town without any running water just a short drive from her home. -By Mariana Rivas and Nataly Keomoungkhoun for The Dallas Morning News, June 4, 2021

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to bring water, sewer, and trash collection services to the Sand Branch community.

VISION STATEMENT
Sand Branch, Texas envisions a vibrant community that honors the history of this freedman’s town, restoring essential services like running water, sewer, and trash collection. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, we aspire to transform Sand Branch into an innovation hub, offering affordable housing, a dynamic community center, historic landmarks, and diverse retail opportunities.

GOALS
* Lift Sand Branch, Texas out of the floodplain
* Complete environmental testing
* Fund environmental remediation
* Fund water and sewer construction
* Create tax incremental financing zone
* Create fund for legacy residents to pay water bills for 10 years and downpayment assistance